Used 2003 Subaru Forester - Specs & Features
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| Overview Gas Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | All wheel drive |
| Cylinders | Flat 4 |
| Total Seating | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 19/24 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 21 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 302.1/381.6 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | Flat 4 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 165 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 166 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Valves | 16 |
| Cam type | Single overhead cam (SOHC) |
| Towing & Hauling | |
|---|---|
| Max Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drive type | All wheel drive |
| Mechanical center differential | Standard |
| Center limited slip differential | Standard |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Four-wheel independent suspension | Standard |
| MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| MacPherson strut rear suspension | Standard |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 175.2 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 68.1 in. |
| Height | 65 in. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in. |
| Front track | 58.9 in. |
| Rear track | 58.5 in. |
| EPA interior volume | 93.5 cu.ft. |
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 32 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | 64.1 cu.ft. |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in. |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.35 Cd. |
| Curb weight | 3,135 lbs. |
| Maximum towing capacity | 2,000 lbs. |
| Country of final assembly | Japan |
| Colors | |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Front head room | 39.8 in. |
| Front leg room | 43.7 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 53.5 in. |
| Front hip room | 51.6 in. |
| Cloth | Standard |
| Bucket front seats | Standard |
| 4-way manual driver seat adjustments | Standard |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Standard |
| Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support | Standard |
| 2-way manual passenger seat adjustment | Standard |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Rear head room | 39.8 in. |
| Rear leg room | 33.7 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.6 in. |
| Rear hip room | 51.6 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | Standard |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags | Standard |
| Child seat anchors | Standard |
| Rear door child safety locks | Standard |
| 4-wheel ABS | Standard |
| Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Front fog/driving lights | Standard |
| 2 front headrests | Standard |
| Front height adjustable headrests | Standard |
| 3 rear headrests | Standard |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Rear center 3-point belt | Standard |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm system | Standard |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo | Standard |
| 100 watts stereo output | Standard |
| 4 total speakers | Standard |
| Element antenna | Standard |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 1 one-touch power windows | Standard |
| Remote keyless power door locks | Standard |
| Power mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Tilt-adjustable steering wheel | Standard |
| Speed-proportional power steering | Standard |
| 12V cargo area power outlet(s) | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Front and rear cupholders | Standard |
| Front door pockets | Standard |
| Overhead console with storage | Standard |
| Single zone front air conditioning | Standard |
| Rear ventilation ducts | Standard |
| Dual vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Rear floor mats | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Front reading lights | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| External temperature display | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Clock | Standard |
| Low fuel level warning | Standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Steel wheels | Standard |
| 16 x 6.5 in. wheels | Standard |
| All season tires | Standard |
| P215/60R H tires | Standard |
| Steel spare wheel | Standard |
| Fullsize matching spare tire | Standard |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. |
| Rust | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
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